Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 20, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 20, 2004 This jumper does not or should not change the settings. It will only chnage the voltage, that is all it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 I set jumpers to FSB400 because I have Athlon 3200 (FSB400)... CPU Vcore: 1.675V -> 469 errors on test 5 4 errors on test 6 I will see my retailer tomorrow, because the or modules or the MB are defect ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 20, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 20, 2004 I just set this MB up and set that jumper to 200 and then load setup defaults and set the Dim Voltage to 2.7 Volts and set the timings to Cass : 2.5-3-3-6 and test the modules one at a time with http://www.memtest.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAFilm Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I forgot to add. I upped my voltage one more time: CPU Vcore: 1.700V DDR Ref Voltage: 2.7V CPU Freq Multiple: 11.0x and no errors. The jumper for my board is set properly for 400mhz operation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 20, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 20, 2004 I would set this to pins 2-3 farthest away form the CPU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 RAM GUY, I set jumpers to pins 2-3 Then Load Default Settings Set CPU Frequ: 200 MHz CPU Multi: 11.0x Mem Freq: 100% CASS : 2.5-3-3-6 at 2.7v CPU Vcore: 1.65V I have 500 errors on test #5. Do you think that it is a XMS version problem? My two modules are 'XMS3202 v3.1' and on the following post people have also the 'XMS3202 v3.1' and they have the same problem as me. Thanks. Regards, Luciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 21, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 21, 2004 I would try setting your AGP Voltage to 1.6 Volts and set the Dim Voltage to 2.8 Volts. If that does not resolve the issue we can try and replace your modules if you like, but I would see if you can test them in another system to be sure! Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 RAM Guy, I set AGP Voltage 1.6V and Dim Voltage 2.8V ==> 185 errors on test 5 (the errors decrease, but it still have errors). I will try to test my modules on another MB that supports FSB400 and Dual-DDR400. Other wise, could you please inform me if aurelpem (on his post) and the other peoples on the same post (like SamC, gyurika, DadZilla, Merlin803...) have replaced their modules ? If possible, do you know how they have solved their problems (since they have the same problem as I have?) Thanks a lot for your assistance. Yours truly, Luciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 22, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 22, 2004 There is a jumper next to the chipset called FSB Jumper, please set this too pins 2-3 farthest away from the CPU and then remove the battery with the power disconnected and clear the bios for about a minute and then put the system back to gather and when you turn it back on go to bios setup and load setup defaults and set the timings and voltage as listed bellow. CPU Freq.: 200 MHz CPU Multiplier: 11x (Menu, not Auto) System Performance: User Defined Memory Freq.: 100% Memory Timings: User Defined Precharge: 6 RAS-CAS: 3 RAS Precharge: 3 CAS Latency: 2.5T FSB Spread Spectrum: Disabled AGP Spread Spectrum: Disabled CPU Vcore: 1.675 DDR Voltage: 2.7V AGP Voltage: 1.6V Then please test the modules one at a time with www.memtest.org! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted September 25, 2004 Author Share Posted September 25, 2004 RAM GUY, 1. I set the FSB Jumpers to pins 2-3 farthest away from the CPU. 2. I cleared the BIOS (as explained on the MB user guide) for about 10 minutes. 3. I went to BIOS and load setup defaults and set the timings and voltage as you requested. 4. I tested one module at a time with http://www.memtest.org. Results (on FSB400 and Single-Channel DDR400): - On slot B1 : both modules are OK (no errors ) - On slot A1 : both modules are defectives (300 errors on test#5) - On slot A2 : both modules are defectives (300 errors on test#5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted September 25, 2004 Author Share Posted September 25, 2004 I think that there are a problem with the parameter 'CAS Latency' on this MB. In fact, I set this parameter to 2T (it was 2.5T before) and I get just 2 errors on test#6 of http://www.memtest.org (with FSB400 and Dual-Channel DDR400)! So I started Windows and launched the ASUS NVIDIA System Utility in order to see the system settings. However, I was surprised to see that this program shows the 'CAS Latency' as 2.5T (even if I set 2T on the BIOS). Then I go to BIOS again to verify this parameter and it was set to 2T! So I set it to 2.5T in order to test, and the 'ASUS NVIDIA System Utility' shows it as 3T! I don't know if the BUG is in the BIOS or in this ASUS NVIDIA utility.... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquito Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 i followed this forum with great interest, because i have (had?) the same problems. if i insert one stick into DIMM_B1 its error-free with memtest86. if i insert both sticks or one stick into DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 i get errors on test #5 or #6. i tried all advices in this forum and also from the asusforum, however i always get errors on test #5. today i set fsb spread spectrum @ 1.00% instead of off and it works. i haven't tested in depth but i got no errors on test #5 or test #6 within 1 hour:) spread spectrum does vary the frequency of the bus within a small range to minimize interference. if i change this setting i realize that in memtest86 the cpu frequency is a little bit smaller. however i can increase the multiplier value to 11.5x without any troubles. another question of mine: what is a good value to set for AGP Frequency? i have it still on the auto setting. but what is the frequency that is really used? i hope that this helps someone! ciao marquito! system: AMD athlon XP 3200 2x512Mb Corsair CMX512-3200C2 A7N8X-E Deluxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 27, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 27, 2004 Let's try replacing your modules, and if that does not solve the problem I would look for some other cause. Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 RAM GUY, Thank you again for your proposal. But a friend of mine suggested me to test my modules on his MB. I will test them today and keep you informed about the results. Yours truly, Luciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonob Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 hi :) I have the same pb with corsair value 256m pc3200 and leadtek mother board nforce 2 :( See post here Can you help me ? Thanks a lot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 30, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 30, 2004 Well Nonob, no I dont think you have the exact same same problem! With that CPU I would set the memory Frequency to 133 MHz and see if that does not solve the issue. However, I really doubt you would be able to run the memory at 166 MHz or higher with a 100 MHz CPU. That is just too much of a bottleneck! nicoletti N.P. please let me know how you make out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted October 3, 2004 Author Share Posted October 3, 2004 RAM GUY, I did not succeed in testing because the MB of my friend did not boot when my modules were installed in. I did not test further because I did not want to damage his MB... So, I would like to replace my modules to see if that can solve my problem. I have just one question before submit the RMA form : When you would send the modules to me; , Do I have to pay a tax in order to withdraw my modules at the post office here ? Thank you in advance. Yours truly, Luciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted October 4, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 4, 2004 I am sorry I would not know the answer too that, please ask our customer service when you submit the RMA they should be able to answer that for you. However, as far as I know we ship every thing VIA UPS or FEDEX all duties and Taxes paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsyuk Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi Ram Guy I have been reading this thread with interest as I have just upgraded to Corsair 3200c2 memory to partner my new xp3200 AMD cpu on the deluxe version (not E) of the A7n8x. (rev 2.0 with 1.7 bios) I have adjusted my bios settings and voltages to 1.725 for cpu and 2.8v for memory and all errors on memtest have now gone. Temperatures remain well within acceptable levels too (less than 55 degrees) Hooray!! - not quite! WIndows XP still loads but at 200mhz (400) fsb setting it crashes. It either locks or I get bad_pool_header messages. I thought I would try a clean windows install but it just locks at this speed. If I drop back to 166mhz all works but slower but a lot slower than my old 2400xp and standard crucial ram. After three solid days of trying I am at my wits end. I read on another post that Corsair recommend a single gig stick as opposed to two 512mhz as ddr is unreliable. Is this true? Anything else I could try? thanks for your help bigsyuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted October 5, 2004 Author Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi bigsyuk, remove the battery with the power disconnected and clear the bios for about a minute and then put the system back to gather and when you turn it back on go to bios setup and load setup defaults and set the timings and voltage as listed bellow. CPU Freq.: 200 MHz CPU Multiplier: 11x (Menu, not Auto) System Performance: User Defined Memory Freq.: 100% Memory Timings: User Defined Precharge: 6 RAS-CAS: 3 RAS Precharge: 3 CAS Latency: 2.5T FSB Spread Spectrum: Disabled AGP Spread Spectrum: Disabled CPU Vcore: 1.675 DDR Voltage: 2.7V AGP Voltage: 1.5V Then please test the modules one at a time with www.memtest.org! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsyuk Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi Done all those things, - memtest86+ gives the memory a clean bill of health. Xp runs at 166mhz but doesn't seem to cope with 200 mhz FSB and 400mhz ddr dula channel. Somebody else referred to a Corair page that suggests a sinlge stick of 1024 is preferable to the dual channel method. I cannot find the link now so just wanted Ram Guys opinion. I am about to give up - three days and it still won't work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted October 5, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 5, 2004 Can you tell me CPU speed and it’s FSB as well? In addition, please tell me the bios settings you have set for both CPU and memory and any performance settings that you may have set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsyuk Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi Ram Guy FSb was set at 200 FSB, v core at 1.7v, RAM at 2.8v (2.7 produced errors). RAM Settings 6-3-3-2.5T and set at 100% speed of CPU frequency, i.e. 400mhz. All settings were followed after reading your posts. Memtest gives a clear run but xp just won't hack it, even after a format and fresh install. Minsute I put my old Pc2100 ram in all works fine (except of course my xp3200 becomes an xp 2500!!). Somebody sent me a link (which I have lost) which showed a COrsair recommendation of 1 stick for 1024 mb. IS this right? After three days I have almost given up - it must be acompatibility problem with my board and the ram ( similar thing with my old asus a7m266!) Think I'll steer clear of asus in the future! Any help greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted October 5, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 5, 2004 Please tell me the exact model of MB you have and the CPU speed you have, in addition please tell me the exact settings you had set! And no we have suggest our Twinx sets for most all NForce2 chipset MB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoletti Posted October 5, 2004 Author Share Posted October 5, 2004 RAM Guy, FYI, I received a RMA number and I will send my modules tomorrow morning. Thank you very much for your help untill now! See you soon with my replaced modules and with good news I hope ! Regds, Luciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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